John R Lea Middle School
John R Lea Middle School serves 193 students in grades 7-8.
John R Lea Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
John R Lea Middle School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John R Lea Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of John R Lea Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 3233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John R Lea Middle School often compared to?
John R Lea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrville Middle School, Dalton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend John R Lea Middle School?
193 students attend John R Lea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John R Lea Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Lea Middle School?
John R Lea Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John R Lea Middle School offer ?
John R Lea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John R Lea Middle School part of?
John R Lea Middle School is part of Southeast Local School District.
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